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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

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Program Recognition

Liberal arts BA in Theater Studies — not a conservatory or BFA program

Combines academic coursework with hands-on participation in mainstage productions

All Duke students can major, minor, or take Theater Studies classes

Training

Mainstage production participation integrated into curriculum

Visiting artists program brings professional theater makers to campus each year

Duke Players — student-run theater organization

Degree Flexibility

Students can focus electives in Acting, Design, Dramatic Writing, Dramaturgy and Directing, or Critical Studies in Theater and Performance

Musical Theater Minor also available

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

4.20

Admit rate

school-wide

Grad rate

97%

Enrollment

6.4K

Earnings

$98K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$76,759

Before aid

Average net price

$29,612

After aid

Cost Attendance · financialaid.duke.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 4d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Liberal arts BA in Theater Studies — not a conservatory or BFA program

Combines academic coursework with hands-on participation in mainstage productions

All Duke students can major, minor, or take Theater Studies classes

Training

Mainstage production participation integrated into curriculum

Visiting artists program brings professional theater makers to campus each year

Duke Players — student-run theater organization

Degree Flexibility

Students can focus electives in Acting, Design, Dramatic Writing, Dramaturgy and Directing, or Critical Studies in Theater and Performance

Musical Theater Minor also available

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Liberal arts BA in Theater Studies — not a conservatory or BFA program

Combines academic coursework with hands-on participation in mainstage productions

All Duke students can major, minor, or take Theater Studies classes

Training

Mainstage production participation integrated into curriculum

Visiting artists program brings professional theater makers to campus each year

Duke Players — student-run theater organization

Degree Flexibility

Students can focus electives in Acting, Design, Dramatic Writing, Dramaturgy and Directing, or Critical Studies in Theater and Performance

Musical Theater Minor also available

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Common App School Website

Fee

$85

Deadline

Early DecisionNov 2, 2026

Regular DecisionJan 4, 2027

TransferMar 15, 2027

Checklist · admissions.duke.edu

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SlideRoom

Fee

SlideRoom Fee

Opens

Feb 1, 2027

Deadline

Early Decision Arts Supplement DeadlineNov 2, 2026

Regular Decision Arts Supplement DeadlineJan 4, 2027

Transfer Arts Supplement Deadline (Apply Page)Mar 15, 2027

Transfer Arts Supplement Checklist DeadlineMar 20, 2027

Official page · admissions.duke.edu Checklist · admissions.duke.edu

Submission Requirements

Resume

One-page resume detailing high school theater experience

Submission Option (Choose One)

A video with a brief introduction and two contrasting monologues (solo performance only), or one monologue and one song; each selection must stay within 2 minutes

A theater-related critical essay or a one-act play you have written

A digital portfolio with photographs or illustrations of set/costume design or technical work

A 1-2 page statement about a play you have directed (approach, process, and result)

How To Apply · theaterstudies.duke.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Optional theater arts supplement submitted through Duke SlideRoom as part of the Duke admissions process

Arts supplement deadlines: Early Decision November 2 and Regular Decision January 4

Duke’s arts-supplement guidance gives transfer applicants a February 1-March 15 submission window (no early submissions); its transfer checklist separately lists March 20 for the optional arts supplement, so applicants should follow the earlier March 15 date unless Admissions confirms otherwise

Submit only through SlideRoom; do not mail or email materials

Contact

Theater Studies format or content questions: theater@duke.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition required — any student admitted to Duke University can major, minor, and take Theater Studies classes

Theater Studies faculty can make recommendations based on theatrical expertise when applicants submit an optional artistic supplement

Videotaped excerpts from productions will not be considered for the arts supplement

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

4.20

Admit rate

school-wide

Grad rate

97%

Enrollment

6.4K

Earnings

$98K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$76,759

Before aid

Average net price

$29,612

After aid

Cost Attendance · financialaid.duke.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Liberal arts BA in Theater Studies — not a conservatory or BFA program

Combines academic coursework with hands-on participation in mainstage productions

All Duke students can major, minor, or take Theater Studies classes

Training

Mainstage production participation integrated into curriculum

Visiting artists program brings professional theater makers to campus each year

Duke Players — student-run theater organization

Degree Flexibility

Students can focus electives in Acting, Design, Dramatic Writing, Dramaturgy and Directing, or Critical Studies in Theater and Performance

Musical Theater Minor also available

Updated 4d ago

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